Bassai, also known as “Passai” is a Tomari-te kata that uses dynamic stances and hip rotation. It’s a very old Okinawian kata of unknown origin, the name Bassai translates to “to storm a castle”. Funakoshi renamed this kata as Bassai... more »
Chintō (in Shotokan, “Gankaku“) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of Karate. According to legend, it is named after a Chinese sailor, sometimes referred to as Annan, whose ship crashed on the Okinawan coast. To survive, Chintō stole from the crops of the local people. Matsumura Sōkon, a Karate master and chief... more »
Chintō (in Shotokan, “Gankaku“) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of Karate. According to legend, it is named after a Chinese sailor, sometimes referred to as Annan, whose ship crashed on the Okinawan coast. To survive, Chintō stole from the crops of the local people. Matsumura Sōkon, a Karate master and chief... more »
Tekki sono ichi is Kyokushinkai Karate Kata. It is known also as Naihanchi. This kata is a very old Okinawian kata with unknown origin. It is generally classified as belonging to the Tomari-te traditions. The name Tekki translates to “iron horse” but the meaning of the name Naihanchi is “internal divided conflict”. It was... more »
Tekki sono ni is Kyokushinkai Karate Kata. It is known also as Naihanchi. This kata is a very old Okinawian kata with unknown origin. It is generally classified as belonging to the Tomari-te traditions. The name Tekki translates to “iron horse” but the meaning of the name Naihanchi is “internal divided conflict”. It was... more »
Tekki sono san is Kyokushinkai Karate Kata. It is known also as Naihanchi. This kata is a very old Okinawian kata with unknown origin. It is generally classified as belonging to the Tomari-te traditions. The name Tekki translates to “iron horse” but the meaning of the name Naihanchi is “internal divided conflict”. It was... more »
Wankan (“King’s Crown” or “Emperor’s Crown”) (also called Okan) is a Karate kata practiced in many styles of Karate. Not much is known about the history of this kata. It originates from the Tomari-te school and in modern karate is practiced in Shito Ryu, Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, Genseiryu and Matsubayashi-ryu. Wankan is often considered an... more »
The name “Wanshu” means “flying swallow”. This is a Tomari-te kata based on movements brought to Okinawa in 1683 by a Chinese envoy of the same name. The metaphorical name, “Flying Swallows” comes from the soft blocking sequences near the end of this kata. Funakoshi renamed this kata as Empi. [Source:... more »